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NHL lockout: Contract talks resume Tuesday

The NHL could start cancelling regular season games this week barring a breakthrough in talks, which resume Tuesday. (CHARLES KRUPA / The Associated Press)

Mon., Oct. 1, 2012

NEWARK, N.J.—The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are scheduled to return to the bargaining table on Tuesday morning.

The sides have agreed to pick up a discussion on the definition of hockey-related revenue that started during three days of meetings last week. The division of revenue isn’t expected to be discussed, according to deputy commissioner Bill Daly.

The NHL is believed to be just days away from cancelling a batch of regular-season games, which are scheduled to start Oct. 11.

Meanwhile, New Jersey’s senators are urging both sides in the lockout to consider the economic impact on their state if the dispute is not resolved. Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg sent a letter Monday to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr urging them to reach a settlement.

The Democrats wrote that Congress has jurisdiction over interstate commerce, which includes pro sports, and will be keeping a “close eye” on negotiations.

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The letter warns that the loss of New Jersey Devils games in Newark could cost millions in economic activity and jobs in especially tough economic times. The Devils advanced to the Stanley Cup final last season, creating a financial boost to the city just five months ago.

The lockout comes on the heels of the NBA’s Nets moving from Newark to Brooklyn, N.Y.

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